On my map of Armenia and Artsakh is a church named “Mknatami Khach,” which literally translates into “Mouse’s Tooth Cross.” The church is located in the Lachin Corridor, Kashatagh region, the first region encountered when […]
During my numerous trips to our historic homeland, I have witnessed tragic and quite common sites found in the remnants of our ancient churches, re-purposed into barns and mosques, and many times even outright destroyed. […]
This past Sunday was a beautiful day in many ways. I was reminded of simpler times of family and the joys of youth. But that wasn’t only it. I experienced something new, fresh and exciting. […]
NEW YORK, NY—On May 18, the Primate of the Eastern American Diocese, Bishop Daniel Findikyan, celebrated his first Episcopal badarak in America before more than a thousand worshipers who filled every crevice of St. Vartan […]
When we consider the pillars of our communal life, the Armenian family is an obvious choice—a source of pride through the centuries as a bonding agent for our sustainability, continuity and values. The family was […]
According to the calendar, it’s springtime! Wait…don’t look outside. Just imagine what spring is defined as. With the trees and plants shedding their seasonal slumber, we are reminded that it is a time of renewal—a […]
THESSALONIKI, Greece—In recent years, scholars have increasingly approached the destruction of Christians in the final years of the Ottoman Empire comparatively, exploring the continuities, similarities in the destruction of Greeks, Armenians and Assyrians from the […]
Secret Nation: The Hidden Armenians of Turkey Avedis Hadjian I.B. Tauris, 2018 592 pages Avedis Hadjian’s writing is so beautiful and touching that reading the introduction to his new book “Secret Nation” brought tears to […]
I have never felt more incomplete walking out of church than I did on Easter Sunday. Something was stirring, and I felt compelled to go back. So on Monday morning, I ran into the groundskeeper, […]
Parenting has always been an expression of love. We live to see our kids healthy and happy. Often, we even put our personal interests to the wayside to ensure that they will prosper. We take […]
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